by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in economics at WMU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WMU highly for economics, coming in at #343 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 343 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Michigan | 3 of 10 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 38 of 57 |
The following degree levels are available for economics at WMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Michigan University handed out 10 master’s degrees in economics.
WMU ranks competitively among schools offering economics at the master’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 3 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 12 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 83 |
In the most recent graduating class, 70% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The majority of economics master’s degree graduates at WMU are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WMU awarded 10 master’s degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 30% to women and 70% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (90%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Michigan University conferred 3 doctoral degrees in economics.
WMU is not currently ranked for economics at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in economics from WMU were men.
The largest share of economics doctoral degree graduates at WMU are Non-Resident Alien. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WMU conferred 3 doctoral degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (100%).
Undergraduate study is also available at WMU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics | 15 |